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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1957
Page
4
The writer argues Ohio should restore pre primary conventions to rekindle voter interest and factional battles. He says primaries are dull, favor weak candidates, and that conventions once drew excitement, clashes, and public attention through local political games and favors. C H H
The piece urges planners to preserve natural scenery along new and existing routes in Southeastern Ohio with wide berms and minimal signage to attract tourists. It warns against excessive commercialization and stresses keeping hillsides and ravines natural for visitors while noting traffic laws and curbside restraint. It also includes a quip about a French vaudevillian on TV and a remark on shopping habits.
A critique of Lester Pearson linking Herbert Norman's death to Canadian US tensions. The piece questions congressional limits on probing Canadian ties to the Newsprint and Whiskey Cartels, Bentley testimony, and whether no international investigation should occur. It urges full public records and cross border accountability.
Bridge analysis shows South went down three tricks in four spades after West opened clubs. West misled with a heart bid and a sequence that suggested six hearts, three clubs, and only three diamonds, making the diamonds impossible to hold four. West's clever defense included a devious diamond sequence and a heart bid misread by South.
New York reports a price income squeeze with rising living costs and slower consumer behavior. Despite higher wages lifting overall income versus last year, overtime losses and layoffs dampen purchasing, while businesses trim costs and seek efficiency to hold down price increases.
Dr. George W. Crane examines Rachel B. an 18 year old who bears a child out of wedlock and reveals underlying psychologies in families. He argues mothers may seek validation through a new baby and urges readers to rethink terms like illegitimate and to view infant innocence under medical ethics. He notes similar patterns across ages and advises readers to contact him for his booklet.
In this bridge scenario with North East South West bidding Pass Pass Pass you hold K10 J6 6 WK2 Q9 T6 32. If partner opens or bids you consider a bid and plan to reach game if possible. Tomorrow will reveal the best action after partner’s three diamonds bid.
The essay notes U S population growth to 170 million in 1956 with 50 million added in 30 years and predicts 220 million by 1975. It warns fertile farmland loss to suburbs and cites Asia’s rapid growth. It asks whether by 200 years there will be standing room, food shortages, or disease reducing the population.
Charles Mercer notes listener mail to The Best in Music on CBS radio. Percy Faith’s show marks 100th consecutive weekly broadcast with requests including Gisele MacKenzie Liberace and Vaughn Monroe. Availability limits prevent some stars like Perry Como and Nat King Cole from appearing.
Hall Boyle reports Buster Keaton at 61 reflecting on a rise from poverty to wealth in Hollywood. He recalls the freewheeling era with Chaplin and Lloyd, salary jumps, a Beverly Hills home, and poker weekends, then a health scare and a life story deal. He names Danny Kaye and Marie Dressler as top talents. A Logan traffic fine finishes the piece.
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